Cook

About the Role

Kasundi Indian Restaurant is an authentic, upscale Indian fine dining establishment seeking a dedicated and experienced Cook to join our culinary team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in commercial cookery and a proven track record of maintaining superior standards of culinary excellence, presentation, and food safety during high-volume service hours.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and coordinate daily kitchen prep, mise en place, and workflow to fine dining standards during peak service hours.
• Prepare and artfully plate authentic menu items, ensuring refined presentation, strict consistency, and culinary quality.
• Operate and manage the grill section during high-volume fine dining services.
• Ensure precise cooking temperatures and strict adherence to gourmet recipe specifications and portion control standards.
• Maintain rigorous food safety, hygiene, and kitchen sanitation compliance across all operations.
• Oversee premium stock rotation, inventory handling, and effective waste control.

Requirements & Qualifications

• At least one year of professional experience in upscale restaurant, fine dining, or high-volume commercial kitchen operations.
• Formal trade qualifications: Diploma of Hospitality (Commercial Cookery), Certificate IV in Commercial Cookery, or Certificate III in Commercial Cookery.
• Demonstrated experience in grill preparation and service execution.
• Strong team collaboration skills with the ability to work effectively alongside front-of-house and back-of-house hospitality professionals.
• Fluency in English, Punjabi, and Hindi is desired to communicate smoothly with our diverse culinary team.